EBHI Instructor - Association Wide

OVERVIEW

The EBHI Instructor will be trained to lead a variety of EBHI programs at YMCA branches. The instructor will facilitate and implement the program by delivering the standard curriculum designed for each EBHI program in a meaningful way that uses exploratory facilitation to support participants on their healthy living journey. The Instructor will help guide participants through the completion of the program by teaching proper use of equipment, motivating participants, communicating effectively to participants and YMCA staff, and entering all data into WELLD database in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Instructs the classes in accordance with YMCA and EBHI program guidelines.
• Ability to work with members to address the whole person’s well-being, including spirit, mind and body.
• Perform pre and post assessments of participants for the programs that call for that reporting.
• Emphasize individual ownership of behavior change.
• Become knowledgeable with using the WELLD database and enter all information needed for each EBHI program weekly.
• Foster relationships with and between participants.
• Creates a motivating environment that is friendly and non-competitive.
• Facilitates activities, as appropriate, refers adults to other YMCA programs as deemed beneficial.
• Prepare before each class (i.e. develops plans for games/activities, review content for class, reminder call to participants).
• Provide accessibility to participants both before and after sessions to answer questions and follow-up on any questions you cannot answer during class time.
• Follow-up with participants if they are unable to attend class for missed information or handouts that were given.
• Support and encourage goal setting on a weekly basis.
• Arrive for class on time and dressed appropriately.
• Foster healthy living behaviors in a holistic manner
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, speaker feedback, surveys, homework documentation). Data must be entered within 48 hours of session and sent to Association Offices for grant reporting weekly..
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Assists Guest Speakers as needed, supports participants in all areas of the program.
• Perform additional responsibilities and duties upon request.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)

• Mission Advancement : Models and teaches the Y’s values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.
• Collaboration : Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
• Operational Effectiveness : Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
•  Personal Growth : Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to conduct energetic classes and activities for youth and adult participants.
• Ability to lift equipment, perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and assisting youth on/off equipment.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and others depending on the job

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum age of 18 years of age
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have experience in working with adults.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills, the ability to build strong relationships with individuals and build community within a group as well as have empathy for health seekers
• Familiar and proficient with Listen First or motivational interviewing preferred, however, training is available upon hire.
• Strong ability to engage those of all ages in physical activity.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Maintain CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer yearly
• Maintain First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen every 2 years
• Bloodborne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year 
• Maintain HIPAA training every year
• Go through the online trainings for EBHI programs